Paul Fleming expanding Lake Park Diner, PJK restaurant conceptsNew construction, business growth continues near Punta Gorda Airport
Paul Fleming expanding Lake Park Diner, PJK restaurant concepts Lake Park Diner co-owners Smith Organics and Paul Fleming Restaurant Group anticipate 50 locations of what will be a Naples-based chain.
New construction, business growth continues near Punta Gorda Airport Development surrounding the Punta Gorda Airport continues to grow with 2.5 million square feet already developed and 1.5 million square feet planned, according to Charlotte County Economic Development Director Dave Gammon.
AREA SHELTERS AND REFUGES OF LAST RESORT CHARLOTTE COUNTY Emergency Operations Center (941) 833-4000 charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/ PLEASE NOTE: Do not depend on a particular shelter or refuge. Sites may, or may not, be opened depending on the size of the storm and the predicted landfall area. *All Charlotte County shelters are pet-friendly. PORT CHARLOTTE Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave. […]
After the Storm Though the storm may have passed, many dangers can remain in its wake. During this clean-up and repair period, your primary focus should be on keeping yourself safe, as well as ensuring that your family, friends, neighbors and emergency workers also remain safe.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Precautionary boil water notice lifted in South Fort Myers A three-day-long precautionary boil water notice impacting hundreds of people in South Fort Myers has been lifted.
FLORIDA Study lists Florida as deadliest state for cyclists Cyclists in Florida are in more danger than in any other state, amassing nearly 50 more deadly crashes involving a cyclist than the second-highest rated state of California, a new study revealed.
FORT MYERS Challenger Boulevard closures for roundabout construction work in Fort Myers Beginning Monday, City of Fort Myers contractors will close Challenger Boulevard west of Winkler Avenue to construct a roundabout.
Collier County seeks workforce housing proposals Collier County is seeking developers’ proposals for multifamily developments with affordable and workforce housing that can be considered for local and state funding.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Charlie, Taz Man For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
ALVA Blue-green algae health alert lifted at Alva Boat Ramp Authorities are lifting the health alert for blue-green algae in the Caloosahatchee River near the Avla Boat Ramp.
PORT CHARLOTTE Man tased at Charlotte High graduation after causing disturbance A man was stunned with a Taser and arrested after allegedly disrupting a graduation for Charlotte High School.
Lehigh Acres gunman who tried to break into home still on the run An unidentified gunman remains on the run following a shooting Wednesday at the Jim Fleming Ecological Park in Lehigh Acres.
the weather authority Feeling hotter for your Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot Friday, with “feels like” temperatures ranging from 100° to 105° for most of Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS Multiple crews combat commercial building fire in Collier County Multiple fire crews are responding to a single-story structure fire in Naples.
Paul Fleming expanding Lake Park Diner, PJK restaurant concepts Lake Park Diner co-owners Smith Organics and Paul Fleming Restaurant Group anticipate 50 locations of what will be a Naples-based chain.
New construction, business growth continues near Punta Gorda Airport Development surrounding the Punta Gorda Airport continues to grow with 2.5 million square feet already developed and 1.5 million square feet planned, according to Charlotte County Economic Development Director Dave Gammon.
AREA SHELTERS AND REFUGES OF LAST RESORT CHARLOTTE COUNTY Emergency Operations Center (941) 833-4000 charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/ PLEASE NOTE: Do not depend on a particular shelter or refuge. Sites may, or may not, be opened depending on the size of the storm and the predicted landfall area. *All Charlotte County shelters are pet-friendly. PORT CHARLOTTE Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave. […]
After the Storm Though the storm may have passed, many dangers can remain in its wake. During this clean-up and repair period, your primary focus should be on keeping yourself safe, as well as ensuring that your family, friends, neighbors and emergency workers also remain safe.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Precautionary boil water notice lifted in South Fort Myers A three-day-long precautionary boil water notice impacting hundreds of people in South Fort Myers has been lifted.
FLORIDA Study lists Florida as deadliest state for cyclists Cyclists in Florida are in more danger than in any other state, amassing nearly 50 more deadly crashes involving a cyclist than the second-highest rated state of California, a new study revealed.
FORT MYERS Challenger Boulevard closures for roundabout construction work in Fort Myers Beginning Monday, City of Fort Myers contractors will close Challenger Boulevard west of Winkler Avenue to construct a roundabout.
Collier County seeks workforce housing proposals Collier County is seeking developers’ proposals for multifamily developments with affordable and workforce housing that can be considered for local and state funding.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Charlie, Taz Man For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
ALVA Blue-green algae health alert lifted at Alva Boat Ramp Authorities are lifting the health alert for blue-green algae in the Caloosahatchee River near the Avla Boat Ramp.
PORT CHARLOTTE Man tased at Charlotte High graduation after causing disturbance A man was stunned with a Taser and arrested after allegedly disrupting a graduation for Charlotte High School.
Lehigh Acres gunman who tried to break into home still on the run An unidentified gunman remains on the run following a shooting Wednesday at the Jim Fleming Ecological Park in Lehigh Acres.
the weather authority Feeling hotter for your Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot Friday, with “feels like” temperatures ranging from 100° to 105° for most of Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS Multiple crews combat commercial building fire in Collier County Multiple fire crews are responding to a single-story structure fire in Naples.
LEHIGH ACRES SUV runs stop sign, collides with school bus in Lehigh Acres; 2 students injured A busload of students had to wait for new transportation after their school bus was struck by another vehicle in Lehigh Acres Wednesday. Florida Highway Patrol says an SUV driven by a 43-year-old Lehigh Acres woman ran a stop sign at the intersection of Jaguar Boulevard and Pine Cove Drive, colliding with a bus from […]
WINK NEWS Warrant: Fort Myers veteran’s body was staged after killing; roommate suspect According to an unredacted arrest warrant, the suspect accused of killing an elderly Fort Myers veteran tried to make it appear the victim strangled himself and a deputy had been called to the home the day before the death occurred. Michael Joseph Wasko, 46, faces one count of second-degree murder in the death of Ron […]
LEHIGH ACRES 5 unknown suspects wanted in armed robbery at Lehigh Acres home Saturday, Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a home invasion in Lehigh Acres, where investigators say five armed individuals violently invaded a home, got away with jewelry and demanded money. According to an LCSO report, unknown suspects threatened to kill one of the victims if they didn’t get what they demanded. One […]
TALLAHASSEE (AP) Florida to lower age eligibility for COVID vaccine to 60 Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that he would drop the eligibility age for the coronavirus vaccine from 65 to 60, allowing 1.4 million more Floridians to get vaccinated starting next week. DeSantis made the announcement at a news conference in which he also railed against the latest federal stimulus package, which he said rewards states […]
WINK NEWS Good Samaritans work to get seniors vaccinated in SWFL More people are able to sign up for the vaccine, but seniors are still struggling to get their shot. So people are stepping up to help them get online and signed up. It doesn’t stop there, as some have set up groups to share tricks of the trade for vaccine sign-up. Good Samaritans we spoke […]
WINK NEWS Fort Myers police officer arrested after domestic incident A Fort Myers police officer was arrested Tuesday on a battery charge following a domestic disturbance. Zackary Michael Nolen, 23, is on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of criminal and internal investigations, according to Fort Myers Police Department. Nolen and a woman argued over the course of two days beginning Monday, the arrest affidavit […]
WINK NEWS Publix looks to make sign-up easier on COVID-19 vaccine web portal We’ve heard your frustrations: Many of you worried about the allocations of vaccines at Publix wondering why Southwest Florida has so little. We learned there is a plan to make signup easier and for our region to get more shots into arms. Publix says its online system will now automatically reserve the next available appointment […]
LEE COUNTY Suspect arrested in connection to Jamaica Bay homicide investigation in Lee County Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect Wednesday in connection to the homicide of an elderly man. According to an LCSO Facebook post, suspect Michael Joseph Wasko, 46, faces second-degree murder charges for the killing of a man, whose body was found at a home in the Jamaica Bay community on Tuesday. Deputies responded to […]
FORT MYERS LCSO: ICE officer arrested for exposing himself at high school, parts of Lee County An officer with Immigration and Customs Enforcement was arrested for exposing himself in the Riverdale High School parking lot, according to Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies on Tuesday arrested Ruben Ricardo Rosado-Milan, who was employed by ICE as an enforcement and removal operations officer. According to LCSO, the incident happened in December 2020. Deputies received […]
FORT MYERS Suspect now faces child abuse charges in death of woman in Fort Myers Siblings helped solve the murder of their pregnant mother, and her accused killer is behind bars facing additional child abuse charges. Suspect Serge Lefevre Jr. is in Lee County Jail for the death of Cassandra Clermont, 31, at Cypress Courts Apartments in Fort Myers in November 2020. One of four little girls told police that […]